In order to provide patrons with a systematic method for locating library materials, The Anytown School library will arrange the collection by material type using Dewey Decimal numbers and alphabetical order.
B. Procedures
1. Spine labels are typed vertically including the prefix, Dewey Decimal Numbers (when appropriate), and the main entry (usually the first three letters of the author's last name).
2. All fiction materials are arranged in alphabetical order by author's last name. For example, novels by Jerry Spinelli have spine labels with FIC SPI.
3. Easy fiction books are arranged in alphabetical order by author’s last name. For example, picture books by Faith Ringgold have spine labels with E RIN.
4. Nonfiction books are arranged using Dewey Decimal numbers and then by the author’s last name. For example, 602 ANT
5. Easy Nonfiction books are those more primary in nature and are shelved in their own section. Hard and softcover books are intermingled. The spine label must include the prefix, E, the Dewey Decimal Numbers and the first three letters of the author’s name. For example, E 598 STU.
6. Individual biographies follow the nonfiction section and are arranged alphabetical by the subject’s last name. The spine label prefix reads B, then the Subject’s last name (who the biography is about). For example, B PARKS. Special Considerations: Our collection of individual biographies is placed at the beginning of the nonfiction section.
7. Collective biographies are shelved within the nonfiction section as Dewey Decimal number 920 and then by the author’s last name. For example, 920 SUL.
8. Reference materials are grouped on three shelves in the following order: encyclopedias, dictionaries, and atlases. The spine labels include the prefix, REF, the Dewey Decimal Numbers and the first three letters of the book title. For example, a World Book Dictionary would have a spine label with REF WOR 423.
9. Professional materials are arranged by Dewey number and then the author’s last name.
10. Periodicals are shelved on the magazine stand located in the reading area. Stack each issue is stacked together and arranged next to one another alphabetically. Library patrons may borrow these using a generic barcode on magazine sleeves.
11. Media
The videorecording spine labels include VHS or DVD prefix, the Dewey Decimal Numbers and the first three letters of the author's name.
Biography videsos use the first three letters of the subject's last name.
Playaways or Big Book Kits are organized in clear hanging bags. Playaways are accompanied with a paperback copy of the title.
The Playaways have labels that include the prefix PLAY FIC and the first three letters of the author. For example, a playaway for the Giver by Lois Lowry would be PLAY FIC LOW.
12. Large print shelf signs and shelf dividers are placed in clear view to help patrons navigate each section.
Anytown Elementary School Library
Collection Arrangement and Organization Scheme
Table of Contents
A. Policy
B. Procedures
C. Call Number Collection Codes
D. Arrangement
1. Description
2. Library Map
E. Annotated Bibliography
F. Vendor Information
A. Policy
In order to provide patrons with a systematic method for locating library materials, The Anytown School library will arrange the collection by material type using Dewey Decimal numbers and alphabetical order.B. Procedures
1. Spine labels are typed vertically including the prefix, Dewey Decimal Numbers (when appropriate), and the main entry (usually the first three letters of the author's last name).
2. All fiction materials are arranged in alphabetical order by author's last name. For example, novels by Jerry Spinelli have spine labels with FIC SPI.
3. Easy fiction books are arranged in alphabetical order by author’s last name. For example, picture books by Faith Ringgold have spine labels with E RIN.
4. Nonfiction books are arranged using Dewey Decimal numbers and then by the author’s last name. For example, 602 ANT
5. Easy Nonfiction books are those more primary in nature and are shelved in their own section. Hard and softcover books are intermingled. The spine label must include the prefix, E, the Dewey Decimal Numbers and the first three letters of the author’s name. For example, E 598 STU.
6. Individual biographies follow the nonfiction section and are arranged alphabetical by the subject’s last name. The spine label prefix reads B, then the Subject’s last name (who the biography is about). For example, B PARKS. Special Considerations: Our collection of individual biographies is placed at the beginning of the nonfiction section.
7. Collective biographies are shelved within the nonfiction section as Dewey Decimal number 920 and then by the author’s last name. For example, 920 SUL.
8. Reference materials are grouped on three shelves in the following order: encyclopedias, dictionaries, and atlases. The spine labels include the prefix, REF, the Dewey Decimal Numbers and the first three letters of the book title. For example, a World Book Dictionary would have a spine label with REF WOR 423.
9. Professional materials are arranged by Dewey number and then the author’s last name.
10. Periodicals are shelved on the magazine stand located in the reading area. Stack each issue is stacked together and arranged next to one another alphabetically. Library patrons may borrow these using a generic barcode on magazine sleeves.
11. Media
12. Large print shelf signs and shelf dividers are placed in clear view to help patrons navigate each section.
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C. Call Number Collection Codes
The call number prefixes used in Anytown School library are as follows:Back to top
D. Arrangement
1. Description
2. Library Map
E. Annotated Bibliography
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F. Vendor Information
Demco Shelf Organization
DEMCO, Inc.
P.O. Box 7488
Madison, WI 53707
USA
Library Signage
Highsmith Inc.
P.O. Box 7820
Madison, WI
53707-7820
Shelfwiz
226 28th Avenue
San Francisco, CA 94121
415 652-1185
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